Skating coach Gabrielle Sam Linehan shot at Missouri Starbucks
Tragic Shooting of Former Team USA Skater in Missouri A former Team USA skater, Gabriel “Sam” Linehan, was reportedly shot and killed during an armed robbery at a Starbucks drive-thru in Missouri. This incident involved a suspect, Keith Ramon Brown, who has a lengthy criminal record and was already wanted for two other shootings that […]
Starbucks puts money into AI and automation to turn around falling sales
Starbucks Integrates AI in Drive-Thrus and Operations Starbucks is advancing its technology game with AI systems at drive-thrus, virtual assistants for staff, and automated inventory tools as part of a significant turnaround effort led by CEO Brian Nicol. Reportedly, some drive-thru locations are now employing AI robots to welcome customers and handle orders instead of […]
Starbucks CEO now has access to a company jet for personal travel
Starbucks CEO Granted Unlimited Jet Access for Safety Reasons This week, Starbucks Coffee announced that, in light of recent events, CEO Brian Nicol will have unrestricted access to the company jet for personal travel, a decision aimed at enhancing his safety. This could prompt other firms to consider similar measures for their executives. A director […]
Starbucks CEO presents strategy for future expansion, plans to open many new locations.
Starbucks Sets Ambitious Financial Goals During an investor presentation on Thursday, Starbucks executives announced their plan to regain pre-pandemic profit margins. They aim to boost net revenue by over 5% and target annual earnings per share between $3.35 and $4 by fiscal 2028. This event, held in New York City, marked the first investor day […]
Starbucks CEO states that the brand’s appeal is restored following an unexpected rise in sales.
Starbucks Sees Positive First Quarter Results Starbucks had a solid start to its fiscal year, with festive drinks and popular Bear Cups contributing to a surge in sales. From October to December, same-store sales—those from locations open for a year or longer—rose by 4%, exceeding Wall Street’s anticipated increase of 2.3%, based on analyst surveys […]
L.A. Deputy Hands Out Starbucks Coffee Featuring ‘Highly Offensive’ Pig Illustration on Cup
Recently, a deputy from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department received a cup of coffee adorned with an “offensive” image, a development that comes amid an ongoing pattern of hostility toward law enforcement from some groups. The incident, reported by KTLA, involved a Starbucks employee in Norwalk presenting the deputy with a cup featuring a […]
Beijing’s Luckin Coffee is targeting closed Starbucks locations in NYC as the struggling chain plans to shut down more stores.
Starbucks may be on the verge of closing five additional stores in New York City, continuing a trend that kicked off in the fall, with the Chinese competitor Luckin Coffee reportedly considering these vacant locations. James Famularo, president of Meridian Retail Leasing, which handles the properties, suggested that more closures could occur early next year. […]
Walmart, Starbucks, and Others Are Now Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments: What This Means for You
The landscape of finance is evolving. More retailers in the US are beginning to accept cryptocurrencies for payments, although customers often need to convert these coins to cash first. For example, shoppers at Walmart have to sell their Bitcoin or Ethereum through the Walmart OnePay mobile app before they can scan a barcode to complete […]
Florida attorney general files lawsuit against Starbucks for claimed racial hiring quotas
Florida AG Sues Starbucks Over Alleged Racial Discrimination Florida Attorney General James Usmayer announced on Wednesday that his office is set to sue Starbucks for purported racial discrimination and improper hiring quotas. In a statement, Usmayer said, “I am announcing that my office is suing Starbucks for using its DEI policies to cross the line […]
12 Starbucks workers taken into custody outside Empire State Building
Authorities reported that over a dozen Starbucks strikers were taken into custody on Thursday outside the coffee chain’s headquarters in Midtown. Around 1:22 p.m., roughly 80 union strikers gathered outside the Empire State Building, prompting a police response, according to the NYPD. Officers arrested 12 individuals—six men and six women—for disorderly conduct after they allegedly […]